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Health product recall

Max WLX

Starting date:
February 5, 2010
Posting date:
March 15, 2010
Type of communication:
Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-2010A74

Reason

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of distribution

Shipped to wholesaler. Wholesaler shipped the products directly to the consumers.

Affected products

Max WLX

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

No Market Authorization

Dosage form

Capsules

Strength

600 mg

Lot or serial number

95503801

Companies

Recalling Firm
MMP Enterprises 1520 Creditstone Road Concord, Ontario L4K 5W2
Marketing Authorization Holder
MMP Enterprises 1520 Creditstone Road Concord, Ontario L4K 5W2